Find Fun Things to Do in Albany for Mother’s Day Weekend: May 11- 14

The tulips may have bloomed early this year, but Tulip Festival will still be in full swing this weekend! Find out what to expect at the festival and see what else is going on over Mother’s Day weekend in Albany.

Champagne for a Cause

The weekend starts early with Champagne on the Park! This kick-off event to Tulip Festival serves as a fundraiser for the Lark Street BID. Tickets start at $65. Read more about Champagne on the Park >>

Head to the Festival

The highly anticipated event is back! Head to Washington Park this weekend for the annual Tulip Festival featuring the Tulip Queen coronation, the annual Mother of the Year award, an amazing music lineup, great vendors, and more.

It’s Birding Season

Bring your binoculars for this walk happening at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. The group will be hiking for roughly two hours. This event is appropriate for ages 10 and up, and costs $3 per person, or $5 per family.

A brand new Bird Festival is happening in North Blenheim, just about an hour away from Albany. New York Wildlife Rescue will be on site with live birds of prey, there will be birding hikes going on, vendors to check out, and more.